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Project Managers' Guide to Performance Measurement and Evaluation

8. OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES

Acknowledging these challenges – and at the same time, breaking them down into manageable problems – is important. Some of the ways that these challenges can be addressed are listed on the table below:

Challenges	Some Ways to Address Them
Nature of Family Violence Issues	Have realistic, achievable objectives – don’t overreach! Choose specific indicators that make sense
Attribution	Have a good understanding of the context Give enough time to have an influence Be timely in determining influence
Feasibility	Plan for performance measurement and evaluation at the beginning of the process – plan to ask questions Piggyback and partner where possible Provide tools and technical assistance to funding recipients
Timing	Plan and report on results - when it makes sense!
Capacity	Clarify capacity needs – internally and at the community level Build partnerships and contacts that can enhance capacity Offer training on – and tools to facilitate – capacity building
Affordability	Plan and identify indicators that are suitable and affordable – and incorporate costs into project at the beginning Encourage partnerships at all levels, to stretch and leverage resources
Ethics related to family violence	Establish codes, standards and expertise Use risk management strategies and debriefing protocols and Show respect for individuals, understand the social context and use appropriate methods Monitor data collection